Hash lab evidence found at Eureka pot grow

Law enforcement officers serving a search warrant in Eureka on Friday discovered an indoor marijuana grow, seized hundreds of growing marijuana plants and arrested two women.

According to a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release, officials with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force and sheriff's office served the warrant at a residence on the 2100 block of Briarwood Circle at about 8:30 a.m. Officers reported discovering a commercial marijuana grow in the garage, and detained three individuals inside the residence.

Officers seized 240 growing marijuana plants, ranging in height from 4 inches to 3 feet, and about 21 pounds of dried marijuana. Evidence of a butane hash lab was also located inside the residence.

Officers reported finding a possible fire hazard associated with the marijuana grow, and contacted the Humboldt County Building and Planning Department to inspect the electrical wiring. Department staff determined there was a possible fire hazard and contacted Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which later turned off power to the residence, the release states.

Officers arrested Sarah F. Ward, 26, on suspicion of cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale, and manufacturing a controlled substance associated with the butane hash lab. Katlyn D. Flemming, 18, was arrested on suspicion of possession of over an ounce of marijuana. The third suspect was detained, but not arrested.

Both women were transported to the Humboldt County jail. Ward's bail was set at $500,000. Flemming was booked and released.

The case is under investigation by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force.